COMMUNITY CALENDAR- Upcoming events

MTC Presents 'The Graduate': Showing Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Mendocino Theatre Company, 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on selected Sundays. The Graduate, a theatrical production based on the classic film of the same name. It's 1964, and Benjamin Braddock's just returned home after graduating, but according to his mother, "he seems a little disillusioned;" In walks the unforgettable Mrs. Robinson. Tickets are $15 for the special Thursday, Friday preview and $25 thereafter. 707-937-4477; www.mendocinotheatre.org.

Gloriana's Musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: Showing Friday Aug. 1-17; Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at Eagles Hall, 210 N. Corry at Alder, Fort Bragg. This irreverent musical makes fun of big business and it's "so called" high power executives. Watch what happens to the executives and secretaries when suddenly there's no coffee! Tickets are $25 Harvest Market and Out of This World, by calling 707-964-7469,and visiting www.gloriana.org.

RIVINO Winery: Live music from 4 to 7 p.m., at 4001 Cox-Schrader Rd., in Ukiah. No cover charge. No outside alcoholic drinks allowed. www.rivino.com; 293-4262.

• Friday, Aug. 15 - T.J. Elton

• Friday, Aug. 22 - Sid and Steve

• Friday, Aug. 29 - Lisa Stanos

• Friday, Sept. 5 - Will Siegel

• Friday, Sept. 12 - Marcos Pareda

• Friday, Sept. 19 - Bonnstomp

• Friday, Sept. 26 - Stormy Weatherman

• Friday, Oct. 3 - Wine Country Jazz

• Friday, Oct. 10 - The Dorian May Trio

• Friday, Oct. 17 - T.J. Elton

• Friday, Oct. 24 - Steve Winkler

• Friday, Sept. 19 - BoonStomp

• Friday, Oct. 31 - The Jollyz

Moonlight Movie Madness: At dusk, in Alex Thomas Plaza, in downtown Ukiah. Free to the public. Food and drink vendors on site. No dogs allowed. 463-6231.

• Friday, Aug. 15 - Life of Pi

• Friday, Aug. 29 – Frozen

Club Calpella Presents: Live music by Twin Cobras from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover charge is $10, and comes with a $5 drink coupon. The Club Calpella is located on North State St., in downtown Calpella.

Redwood Valley Farmers' Market: Every Sunday until mid October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lions Park on East Rd. in Redwood Valley. Live music from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fresh eggs and coffee, fruits and vegetables in season, meats, plants, fresh strawberries, arts and crafts, jams, T-shirts, and a chef demo. Live music is as follows:

• Sunday, Aug. 17- TBA

• Sunday, Aug. 24- Majide

• Sunday, Aug. 31- T.J. Elton

• Sunday, Sept. 7- Majide

• Sunday, Sept. 14- Don Willis

• Sunday, Sept. 21- T.J. Elton

• Sunday, Sept. 28- The Chinchillas

• Sunday, Oct. 5- Redbud Trio

• Sunday, Oct. 12- Don Willis

23rd Annual Ukiah Sundays in the Park: Live blues music by The Ford Brothers Band on Aug. 17 at Todd Grove Park, in Ukiah. This will be the last concert for the 2014 season. Please, no dogs or high-backed chairs. Free admission, with food and drinks available for purchase from local vendors.

Mendocino County Budget Presentation: On Wednesday, Aug. 13,from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Willits City Hall. The Mendocino County budget presentation will be delivered by County Chief Executive Officer, Carmel J. Angelo, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Heidi Dunham. Sponsored by the Willits Rotary Club.

Summer Reading Program at the Ukiah Library: On Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Summer Reading Finale: Wild Things Show! See live birds and mammals that share this part of the planet with us! Congratulate yourself with a cool treat and certificate to acknowledge a fun summer of reading.

Triple S Camera Chamber Mixer: On Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-7 p.m. Triple S Camera will be celebrating 65 years in business. Food and music will be provided. Triple S is located at 260 S. School Street in downtown Ukiah. 462-3163.

Mendocino County Budget Presentation: On Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Town Hall, delivered by the County Chief Executive Officer, Carmel J. Angelo, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Heidi Dunham. Sponsored by the League Of Women Voters.

Ukiah Players Theatre presents 'The Stranger in the Window': From Thursday, Aug.14 - 24, at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday at 2 p.m. located at 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah. Repose in Action's show "The Stranger in the Window" is a mischievous comedy that is appropriate for all ages. This original play is a tongue-in-cheek detective story written in the Film Noir genre (think The Maltese Falcon and other Humphrey Bogart films.) For more information and to purchase tickets, 462-9226, The Mendocino Book Company, www.ukiahplayerstheatre.org.

Moonlight Movie Madness: On Friday, Aug. 15, at the Alex R. Thomas Plaza in downtown Ukiah, will be The Life of Pi. A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Audience members are invited to bring blankets and low-back chairs. Please leave your pets at home, there are no dogs allowed. Food vendors will be on site to provide food and refreshments. Movies begin at dusk. 707-463-6231

Willits Rotary Garden Party: On Saturday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. live music, silent auction, food and wine. Tickets are $20 and available from any member of WEF or Willits Rotary Club. 459-4860

An Introduction to Waldorf Preschool and Kindergarten: On Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. there will be a free introduction to Waldorf School. All are welcome. RSVP or more information, 485-8719 x6.

Nicole Ours "Guided Plein Air": On Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Hudson Community Room, 431 S. Main St., Ukiah. Participants working in oil should bring four small canvas boards (or sheets of preferred paper for other media), 8" x 10" or 12" x 16", medium of your choice (Galkyd, Liquin, etc); Turpenoid (please no solvents or turpentine); your favorite pigments and brushes; a sketchbook plus plastic to cover your workspace and carpet. Bring a table easel and the least equipment that you think you might need. No one turned away due to lack of funds. lartemoff@ywitahoo.com.

The Mendocino County Republican Central Committee: On Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m.- noon will be a meeting at the Willits City Hall Conference Room, 111 E. Commercial St., Willits, CA 95490. 707-321-2592.

Sunday Nickel Bingo: On Aug. 17, 24 and 31, from 1-4:30 p.m. This 5-cent Bingo style is the same as the Thursday Bingo held at The Ukiah Senior Center in Bartlett Hall, 495 Leslie Street. Snacks will be available during the games.

Bunko Benefit: On Monday, Aug. 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Ukiah Senior Center Bartlett Hall, 495 Leslie Street. Admission is $12, which includes a Bunko game, prize and fabulous food and beverages. Everyone wins a prize. Bring a guest and both of you will receive an extra entry for the door prize. All proceeds benefit Ukiah Senior Center. For more information and to RSVP for this event, call Jan Tipton at 462-0004.

Free specialized phone presentation: Is talking on the phone difficult for you because of hearing or vision, or other issues? The California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) has many different types of phones to address specific needs. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, from, 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Bartlett Hall, 495 Leslie Street, an expert will demonstrate how the phones work and explain this state-funded program. There is no cost, obligation, or income requirement. To schedule an appointment (707) 462-4343 ext. 107 or send an e-mail touscdebz@pacific.net. The individual hearing and screenings will take place the following Wednesday, Aug. 27 for those with appointments from 9 a.m. to noon.

'The Angel of Chatham Square' Auditions: On Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m., Willits Community Theatre will hold auditions for The Angel of Chatham Square at The Willits Community Theatre. Scripts are available at the Willits Public Library or call the director at 462-4015.

Willits Stamp Club: On Wednesday, Aug. 20th from 5-6 p.m. at the Willits Library, 390 East Commercial Street. Free stamps for collectors and bring stamp duplicates to trade. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Marvin Talso 621-0155 or talsofam@pacific.net

Mendocino County Budget Presentation: On Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Veteran's Hall. The budget presentation will be delivered by County Chief Executive Officer, Carmel J. Angelo, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Heidi Dunham. Sponsored by The Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce

Now and Then Film Series Presents: "Our Daily Bread" on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at Little Lake Grange, 291 School St., Willits. "Our Daily Bread" will be a Brookside School Farm Fundraiser. Admission is $5. 707-459-6362.

Ukiah Aikido Community Open House: On Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 901 S. Oak St., there will be free mini-classes and demonstrations, classes for children ages 7-12, surviving falls for older adults and demonstration of traditional Japanese sword arts. 462-5141; www.facebook.com/ukiahaikido.

Simaine Cellars Presents: Unwind and Dine in the Cellar on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Live music by Deirdre and Devra. Chineese buffet-style dinner followed my more live music. Admission is $30 per person. Reservations must be made by Aug. 18. 707-462-6300; simaine@sbcglobal.net

Music for Awakening the Spirit: Live music by singer-songwriter, Kalyani on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Yoga Mendocino, located at 206 Mason St., Ukiah, Tickets are $15 and are available at Mendocino Book Co.

WCT presents Molly's Revenge: On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m. at the Willits Community Theatre, Molly's Revenge will play traditional Scottish and Irish music. Advance tickets are $15, and can be purchased at Mazahar, 38 S. Main St., Willits,459-0895, or www.brownpapertickets.com

Ice Cream social: The Ice Cream social will be held in Bartlett Hall, 495 Leslie St. on Monday, Aug. 25, from 2-3 p.m. Enjoy a dish of ice cream with toppings and pie for $2. Members over 90 or those coming to the social in their birthday month will enjoy free admission. Entertainment will be provided by Paul Kemp. The Celebrity Scooper and angel donor for the "red ticket" $50 door prize will be Beverly Sanders of Beverly Sanders Realty.

Mendocino County Budget Presentation: On Wednesday, Aug. 25,from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Willits City Hall. The budget presentation will be delivered by County Chief Executive Officer, Carmel J. Angelo, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Heidi Dunham. This is the first in a series of presentations that will be given throughout the county before its Final Budget hearings, beginning on September 8, 2014. Sponsored by Willits Rotary.

Mendocino County Budget Presentation: On Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Gualala Community Center. The budget presentation will be delivered by County Chief Executive Officer, Carmel J. Angelo, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Heidi Dunham. Sponsored by The Gualala Municipal Advisory Council

4th Annual "Pints in the Plaza" Brew Festival: On Saturday, Aug. 30, from 3-7 p.m. in the Alex R. Thomas Plaza in downtown Ukiah. The Ukiah Main Street Program is seeking food vendors to participate. For more information, contact Rick Hansen, 707-462-6789 or mainst@pacific.net

Summer Feast 2014: On Sunday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. will be a Dance Brigade at the Dance Brigade's Dos Rios Retreat Center, 10501 Dos Rios Road, Dos Rios, between Covelo and Laytonville. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for youth. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006, visit www.brownpapertickets.com or at Mazahar Boutique, 38 South Main Street, Willits.

Hospice of Ukiah Grief Support Group: On Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Hospice will begin an eight week Grief Support Group class. 391-1817

Acoustic Cafe: On Saturday, Sept. 6, Parducci Wine Cellars welcomes Dgiin to the Acoustic Cafe stage. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. for food and beverages. Tickets and more information are available from the Parducci Wine Cellars Tasting Room (707) 463-5357, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at parducci.com. Parducci Wine Cellars is located at 501 Parducci Road in Ukiah. General Admission is $15 with special discounts available to season ticket-holders and Parducci Wine Club members. Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. Concert-goers may also bring their own picnic baskets and non-alcoholic beverages.

Club Calpella Presents: Live music by Jo Jo Way from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover charge is $10, and comes with a $5 drink coupon. The Club Calpella is located on North State St., in downtown Calpella.

Willits Airport Day: On Saturday, Sept. 13 will be the Willits Airport Day and Sixties Fly-in. This year the event will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ells Field. There will be food, exhibits, historic aircraft and airplane and helicopter rides. Sixties classic cars and oldies music will also be a part of the festivities. 841-6252; www.willitsflyin.com.

Grace in Hawaii Celebration Luau: On Saturday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. the Grace Hudson Museum will celebrate their new exhibit, Days of Grace: California Artist Grace Hudson in Hawaii at a luau. Celebrate this new exhibit opening with an Hawaiian dinner and entertainment, plus a silent live auction. Reserve your tickets or your table early as space is limited. Tickets are $75. Dinner will be served. 431 S. Main St., Ukiah, 467-2836.

Humane Society of Inland Mendocino's Let The Fur Fly: On Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1-4 p.m. at Barra of Mendocino, 7051 N. State St., Redwood Valley. Doggie Fashion Strut and live auction. There will be soup, salad, dessert, and wine. Admission is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, Pre-sale tickets only. For tickets, call 485-0123, or 485-0322.

Rising Stars Music Showcase: On Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Alex Thomas Plaza, will be the Rising Stars Music Showcase where musicians will compete for prizes. Solo and group musicians from all genres and ages are encouraged to enter. Enter at www.risingstarscompetition.com. Deadline for entry is Friday, Sept. 5.

Annual "Wild About Health" Free Children's Health Fair: On Sunday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alex Rorabaough Center on Grace Hudson school campus. Over 30 interactive booths for information about health. Children are encouraged to bring their bikes and receive a free bike safety check and participate in the bike safety course. 467-5282, Bridget.sholin@ah.org.